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Dominik Obrist1, Stefan Hegemann, Dominique Kronenberg, Oliver Häuselmann, Thomas Rösgen.
Abstract
We present an experimental model for a semicircular canal with canalithiasis. Canalithiasis is a pathological condition where free-floating particles disturb the flow field in the semicircular canals. It may lead to a specific form of vertigo known as BPPV or top-shelf vertigo. A careful scaling of the physical and geometrical parameters allows us to study the mechanics of this disease on an enlarged model of a single semicircular canal with laser vibrometry and video particle tracking. Early results confirm the proper operation of the model canal and support the current theories on the mechanisms of BPPV. Copyright 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 20035941 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2009.11.027
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Biomech ISSN: 0021-9290 Impact factor: 2.712